Vegan-friendly
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International
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
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Organic food for lunch and dinner. Uses some local produce. Has marked vegan items including vegan desserts. Fully vegetarian as of Dec 2019. Offers a childrens' menu with some plant based dishes. Open Mon-Wed 12:00-22:30, Thu-Sun 10:00-22:30.
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Amsterdamsestraatweg 113, Utrecht, Netherlands, 3513AC
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Last update on 02 Jun 2025 by GYSUtrecht
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Added by EmmyVD on 27 Jun 2018
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77 Reviews
First Review by consciouseatingman
DaphD
Points +6762
Still a decent place - Edit
I used to love this place, but the food has become less tasty in the last ~3 years, e.g. their kapsalon and shakshuka.
Read moreOn the other hand, their pastries are usually tasty: I really enjoyed their cheesecakes, pumpkin cake and lemon/poppyseed cake.
What I find less nice about this location is that, on weekdays, there seem to be Gys employees using it as an office for brainstorming and meetings (even during lunchtime). The staff also seems less attentive than at the Voorstraat location.
Check my pictures for reviews per item.
Guest
Marielelle
Points +180
Honestly one of the best meals in my life - Edit
The food components were just awesome! I am a fan of culinary and this restaurant deserves a Michelin star ⭐️
Read moreI ate the bbq and a homemade kombucha
Pros: everything is gluten-free and organic, Flavor of the dishes, healthy
Guest
david_droes
Points +4417
Great vegan food - Edit
They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner - the only non-vegan option are eggs in the Shakshuka 🍳 (just get rid of that, how hard can it be?).
Read moreI’ve been coming for over three years & it’s always delightful. The food is creative and always tasty, portions are good and staff is friendly!
Dinner I always found slightly bad value, but having tried their new menu (June 2025), it’s now worth every cent. The dishes look and taste beautiful!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-16
Pros: Well balanced flavors , Unique food , Fresh ingredients
GYSUtrecht
Dear David_droes,
Read moreWe love the fact that you've taken the time to share your experience at Gys with the HappyCow community! Thank you so much for that.
Our chefs are very happy to read you enjoyed all the food and appreciate the feedback about the saltiness of the shroom steak. We also like to thank you for the feedback on the waiting time and the service being slow, this does not sound like how things usually go at Gys so we will look further into this. Thanks for letting us know!
Once again,
thanks David for your kind words and great review!
Looking forward to welcoming you back at Gys! 😄
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
DyVegan
Points +227
Almost completely vegan - Edit
This used to be one of our favorite restaurants. Everything is organic, almost everything is vegan, and everything was delicious.
Read moreBut recently they changed the menu. Now there are no regular starters and main courses on the menu, but only small dishes that you have to share. We don't like that.
Also, not all dishes are complete meals (a complete meal contains vegetables, a source of carbohydrates and a source of proteins).
I hope the normal concept with regular dishes will return.
Last point: I don't understand why this restaurant doesn't just go 100% vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-07
Pros: almost everything is vegan, organic, nice food
Cons: not fully vegan, not all main dishes are complete meals, no regular main courses
Guest
BetterCycling
Points +56
Tasty small plates - Edit
Another really good meal in Utrecht. We went for focaccia, pakoras, loaded Fries, crispy oyster mushrooms and gochuang cauliflower then pistachio fudge for dessert. Everything was really tasty especially the oyster mushrooms and cauliflower.
Read moreRestaurant is listed here as veggie but the current menu said that it everything is plant based…?!
Sjeng
They serve eggs as well as dairy milk. Unfortunately not entirely vegan.
Read moredavid_droes
only for dinner they’re all vegan:)
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Puravida
Points +304
Great lunch, but unfortunately not 100% vegan - Edit
The lunch was outstanding! The staff were friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Definitely a place I’d recommend.
Read moreThe reason I’m giving four stars instead of five is because, although the restaurant claims to be 100% plantbased and organic, they still offer the option to add eggs to some dishes if a guest asks for it. Personally, I find that inconsistent. If you stand for 100% vegan, stick with it. And if someone really wants eggs, maybe this isn’t the right place for them.
Still, a great experience overall!
Pros: Friendly staff, Tasty food, Cozy place
Cons: Not fully vegan
Guest
Pflanzi123
Points +193
Delicious! - Edit
Awesome vibes and food, very good homemade drinks too! I would only wish for some kind of protein with the main dishes, like tofu, tempeh, or seitan.
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Anne-MarieWandelaar
Points +49
Aangebrande pannenkoekjes - Edit
Bijna helemaal vegan (wel ei bij sommige gerechten), veel keus. Maar de pannekoeken waren aangebrand, zowel bij mij als bij een ander uit mijn gezelschap. Zonde.
Read morePros: Veel keus
Cons: Aangebrande pannenkoekjes., Wel ei bij sommige gerechten, dus niet 100% vegan
Guest
MarloesBtrs
Points +293
Go to lunch spot - Edit
I have been here lot of times by now. Usually for lunch, for which Gys really is one of my go-to spots (try the shakshuka). I had been less of a fan of their dinner options, but their new menu is really different and very good! Especially recommend the tandoori eggplant dish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-02
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JoycevB
Points +50
Superfijn restaurant - Edit
Wij komen altijd graag bij Gys Amsterdamsestraatweg. Meestal voor lunch, dit keer voor een high tea. Het was geen enkel probleem voor ze om rekening te houden met allergieën en het eten was heerlijk. Iedereen, ook de niet vegans, zaten te smullen van het eten en de verse sapjes en verse losse thee. De medewerkers zijn ook altijd heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Read morePros: Lekker eten, Gezond eten, Vriendelijke bediening
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nadiabb
Points +38
The BEST place for plant-based food and chill vibes! - Edit
The BEST place for plant-based food and chill vibes! I went here for Sustainable Sundays (amongst other times). It was so much fun and the food is amazing!
Read morePros: Kind staff, Amazing food, Chill vibes
Guest
Dennie111
Points +270
Delicious food, friendly staff - Edit
A lot of delicious options on the menu and different from the usual junk food that many vegan places serve. The staff is really friendly and welcoming. Everything is vegan and they also ask for any allergies
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Seriously good food, Real restaurant experience
GYSUtrecht
Hi Dennie111! Thank you for leaving us a review. We are very happy to hear you have had a great time with us. We hope to see you again sometime soon. Kind regards, team Gys
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JoanneH.
Points +915
Very nice - Edit
Went to this location for the first time after having been at the other Gys before and I very much liked this location! The set-up is a bit bigger than the other one, and it’s also on walking distance from Utrecht central station.
Read moreWe ordered the kapsalon and the mushroom steak. I enjoyed the mushroom steak more, a little spicy and really meat-like. The kapsalon was basically a healthy version of the ordinary kapsalon.
Also highly recommended: the fries (very crispy and tasty) and their “borrelplank” which was quite big and delicious.
So a good place to go for both drinks & snacks as well as dinner (and lunch, but I haven’t tried that at this location yet).
Update 20 nov ‘24: new menu, still good. See added photos! Highly recommend the froyo brownie dessert.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-06
Pros: Very friendly staff , Nice atmosphere, Tasty food
GYSUtrecht
Dear JoanneH,
Read moreThank you for your positive review and recommendations! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Gys and that you would recommend us to others :-). Hopefully we may welcome you back for lunch😄very soon!
Liefs, team Gys
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jjovergoor
Points +1073
Heerlijk! - Edit
Wij hadden de courgetti en saté. De courgetti was fantastisch, vooral de balletjes met “Parmezaanse kaas” die er op lagen. De saté viel wat tegen, die was wat basic en te weinig satesaus. Maar ondanks dat alsnog erg lekker!
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AlexAvocado
Points +982
Nice terrace - Edit
We had a nice afternoon at the sunny terrace. I liked the ice coffee and the carrot cake with chai. The cake was moist and had a lot of flavour. The lavender cake was okay, but would not come back for that one. The cakes are better than a while ago.
Read moreUpdate October 2024:
Had lunch at Gys. Luckily we made a reservation, because it was very busy. We tried the three course lunch menu. Portions are generous. Everything tasted good. Unfortunately they are not 100% vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-02
Pros: Nice terrace , Ice coffee , Good lunch options
Cons: Not 100% vegan
GYSUtrecht
Dear Alex, thanks for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our sunny terrace and the carrot cake with chai. We appreciate your feedback on the lavender cake and are glad to know our cakes have improved. Hope to see you again soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Diantha
Points +457
Heerlijk vegan 3 gangen menu - Edit
Hier een heerlijk 3 gangen menu gegeten. Eten ziet er goed uit en smaakt ook heerlijk. De porties zijn ook precies goed en de bediening is vriendelijk
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Sarine1994
Points +93
Delicious - Edit
The food is always great here. Original, vegan, tasty flavors, nice staff and tasty drinks. I really like coming here.
Read moreHet eten is hier altijd geweldig. Origineel, vegan, lekkere smaken, aardig personeel en lekkere drankjes. Ik kom hier heel graag.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-20
GYSUtrecht
Dear Sarine, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're happy to hear that you always enjoy our food and the atmosphere. Your continued support means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Sjeng
Points +804
Solid - Edit
I can't say that I don't like Gys, they have some tasty food and decent coffee but it's a case of hit and miss for me. It's a solid option in Utrecht, but it just doesn't really do it for me. For lunch I have had some good dishes here in the past, but when I came for dinner I was let down a couple of times by the quality of the dishes. In the past, I didn't like their cakes at all. They have become better over time though and I now quite like them. They are still not the best cakes you can get in Utrecht, but they are good nonetheless. I particularly like the carrot cake with chai spices. The lime-lavender cake is also quite good. I also really like their iced latte (ijskoffie). They ask if you want it sweetened or unsweetened, which is a huge plus for me as I don't like sweeteners in my coffee.
Read moreI do recommend going here though because it is not bad by any means, I guess it just doesn't really do it for me (apart from the lemonade and the fries which are both really good!).
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-30
david_droes
Love all their lunch dishes, and agree that the dinner can be a letdown. Also their baked stuff is gluten free, maybe that’s what you’re missing ha
Read moreSjeng
I guess it could be because it's gluten free but still I've had better gluten free baked goods. Also I find their baked goods very expensive in comparison to other places in Utrecht which sell better baked goods. I agree that they do good lunches :)
Read moredavid_droes
Agreed
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Dear Vegansjeng,
Read morethank you very much for taking the time to share your experiences at Gys with the HappyCow community. We appreciate your honesty and understand that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to food and dining experiences.
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed some of our tasty dishes and found our coffee to be decent. We also appreciate your positive comments about our lemonade and fries, as we strive to offer a variety of delicious options for our guests.
We understand that not all desserts and cakes may suit your personal taste. We constantly aim to improve and provide a wide range of options to cater to different preferences which is why we change our menu on a regular basis.
While we respect that Gys may not be your favorite place, we're grateful for your recommendation and acknowledgment that it is a solid option in Utrecht. We're always open to feedback and appreciate your perspective.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and potentially offer a more enjoyable dining experience that meets your expectations.
Liefs,
team Gys
Guest
ArnoudW
Points +93
Great food - Edit
Love this place for it’s great food and easy going atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great food, Variety of choices
hack_man
One of my favourite places in Utrecht
Read moreGYSUtrecht
Dear Arnoud, thank you for your lovely review! We're glad to hear that you enjoy our food and the relaxed atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon! Liefs, team Gys
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Yokii908
Points +115
Amazing food and desserts - Edit
Really good and unique food! Highly recommend!
Read more(4 stars because not fully vegan)
GYSUtrecht
Dear Yokii, thank you for your fantastic review and your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and desserts. We understand your concern about the non-vegan options and will continue to work towards providing more plant-based choices. We hope to see you again soon! Liefs, team Gys
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lifeoflouka
Points +597
Geweldig lekker! - Edit
Ontzettende aanrader! We hebben gedineerd en waren zulke grote fans dat we de volgende dag terug kwamen voor ontbijt. Het personeel was heel erg lief!
Read moreDe bloemkoolsteak was bizar lekker, net als de ruffle my truffle.
Ook is er een spelletjes kast, wat ik altijd een leuke bijkomstigheid vind!
(Ook nog een andere keer teruggekomen voor de borrelplank. Dit restaurant heeft alles!)
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-20
Pros: Vriendelijk personeel, Veel keuzes
GYSUtrecht
Beste Lifeoflouka, dankjewel voor deze leuke review! We zijn mega blij om te horen dat je hebt genoten en dat je zelfs de volgende dag terug bent gekomen voor het ontbijt. Hopelijk zien we je snel nog een keertje terug!! Liefs, team Gys
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Marlinn
Points +1501
Prima gegeten - Edit
3-Gangen menu besteld. Heerlijk gegeten. Grote porties, geschikt voor grote eters voor een mooie prijs.
Read moreWij kwamen binnen op een druk moment, dan tref je het qua zitplaats niet altijd even goed en is de service iets trager. Maar eenmaal iets rustiger was het dikke prima.
GYSUtrecht
Beste Marlinn, wat fijn om te horen dat je heerlijk hebt gegeten en wat een mooie foto's! Hopelijk zien we je nog eens bij ons terug. Liefs, team Gys
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EmiliaJarochowska
Points +620
Excellent service, high quality food - Edit
Very positive surprise! I’ve had not so great experience with Gys at Voorstrat so basically wiped out this chain from my map of restaurants, but this branch was completely different. I had a miscommunication with my friends and they booked a 3-course meal before a film, but we didn’t actually have enough time to eat all of it and make it to the movies. The staff were really accommodating and packed our food and desserts, sped it up and even found us some wooden cutlery so we could finish in the cinema. They didn’t show the slightest annoyance at our poor planning, which was very sweet. The food was very solid, clearly with attention to the variety of textures, which I really liked. The flavors were very “Dutch”: mild and not particularly contrasted, but the texture made up for it. Also, someone in the kitchen really really likes dill (ok for me). Sadly not fully vegan as they serve cow milk but 5 stars because of the great service 🙂
Read morePros: Delicious juice, Nice atmosphere
GYSUtrecht
Dear Emilia, thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you liked our service and food. And good for you that you had a nice snack for in the movies :-)! Also happy to hear that you enjoyed our Dutch flavoured and textured food! And hopefully we may welcome you and your friends back very soon. Liefs, team Gys
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Glullius
Points +452
Expensive for nothing - Edit
The food was fine but not something I will remember for a very long time. It’s ridiculously expensive so you’d expect a lot, but don’t get anything that’s worth the money, especially the dessert was very small compared to what you pay for it. The coconut soup is very boring, the risotto is okay but tastes somehow worse with every bite you take, and the cookie ice cream is no better than ben and jerry’s.
Read moreYou’d think they would make up for this by having an incredibly good service, but nah. We had to wait a pretty long time to just order some drinks. And the music was a bit too loud.
It’s not for me.
Pros: Unique meals
Cons: Expensive, Tastless, Fix the other toilet please
GYSUtrecht
Dear Glullius,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input as it helps us to improve our food and service. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Gys fell short of your expectations.
Regarding the pricing, we offer high-quality, locally produced and most of all 100% organic ingredients in our dishes. On top of that most of the food we serve is home made (sauces, cheeses, drinks etc.). Therefore, we can be a bit more expensive than other places.
Regarding the food itself, we're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback on specific dishes such as the thai coconut soup, sunflower risotto, and dessert is valuable we will definitely discuss this with our kitchen team as well.
On top of that we will address the issue of the music and slow service with our floor team.
We truly value your feedback and hope that you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Gys.
Liefs, team Gys
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RobPenn
Points +49
Lovely - Edit
Nice menu, friendly staff, good food & drinks.
Read moreThe ONLY thing, I would warn travellers of; card only payments.
Pros: Food, Staff
Cons: Card only
GYSUtrecht
Dear Rob, thank you for your kind words and five-star review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and that our staff helped you well. We indeed do not accept cash in order to guarantee the safety of our staff. We understand that this might be an inconvenience and sorry for that! Hopefully we may welcome you back with us very soon. Liefs, team Gys
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TirzaRoza
Points +46
Loved this place - Edit
Super vriendelijke bediening, maar echt. Fijne gastvrije sfeer. Heerlijk eten. Vegan. Wat wil je nog meer? Kunnen jullie alsjeblieft ook in Amsterdam een zaak openen? 😇
Read morePros: Hospitality, Delicious food, Good atmosphere
GYSUtrecht
Beste Tirza, wat een leuke review! We zouden willen dat het mogelijk was om een zaak in Amsterdam te openen. Mocht dat mogelijk zijn ben jij de eerste die het hoort ;-). Hopelijk zien we je snel een keertje terug in Utrecht!! Liefs, team Gys
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ManuelValle
Points +29
Tasty, varied, professional and consistent - Edit
Went with a group for a small wedding, the service was very friendly but professional, with suggestions and solutions for everything.
Read moreThe food is top quality, creative and tasty. It was the nicest vegan lunch we've had in a while.
The place is cute, and coffee is delicious!
GYSUtrecht
Dear ManuelValle,
Read morewe are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Gys. Especially since it was for a wedding!! Hopefully we see you back with us soon so we can provide you with the best vegan dinner you will ever have :-).
Liefs, team Gys
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